Atlas V 541 | GOES-R
United Launch Alliance · Atlas V 541 · Space Launch Complex 41, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
United Launch Alliance's 114th launch · 10th this year · humanity's 5,602nd orbital launch attempt
The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).
Window: Nov 19, 22:42 – Nov 19, 23:42 UTC
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GOES-R
The Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-R Series (GOES-R) is the next generation of geostationary weather satellites. The four satellites of the series will provide advanced imaging with increased spatial resolution and faster coverage for more accurate forecasts, real-time mapping of lightning activity, and improved monitoring of solar activity. GOES-R is the first satellite of the series, and it will provide continuous imagery and atmospheric measurements of Earth’s Western Hemisphere and space weather monitoring. It will be the primary tool for the detection and tracking of hurricanes and severe weather.
Earth Science · Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO)
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- Atlas V Lift-off for GOES-R Mission — NASA's Kennedy Space Center
- Atlas V GOES-R Launch Highlights — United Launch Alliance
